SWE Studio

We don't just find
talent. We build it.

SWE Studio is Africa's literary creative network — connecting authors and publishers with vetted professionals, and giving African creatives a structured path to sustainable careers.

Work With Us Join as a Creative

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Apply to join

Emerging or experienced — everyone is assessed on skill and potential.

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Learn & practice

Mock projects, mentorship, and portfolio-building for newer creatives.

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Get evaluated

Progress through competency levels as your work meets our standards.

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Match with clients

Real projects. Real pay. The right fit every time.

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Build a career

Larger engagements, long-term relationships, sustainable income.

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What Is SWE Studio

Not a marketplace.
A creative network
with a pipeline.

SWE Studio is the creative services arm of SunriseWithEnoh. We exist to solve two problems at once — helping clients find reliable, high-quality creative talent, and helping African creatives build sustainable careers in the literary industry.

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Curated, not open

Creatives apply to join. They're assessed on both current skills and potential. Not everyone gets in — and that's the point.

We manage the process

From matching to delivery, we oversee quality at every stage. Clients don't deal with multiple freelancers — they deal with us.

Emerging creatives aren't turned away

If you're talented but early in your career, we don't reject you. We give you a structured path to get there — mock projects, mentorship, portfolio building.

Built specifically for literary work

Our network understands the industry — the craft, the context, the standards that publishing actually requires.

The Pipeline Model

We don't just find talent.
We create it.

This is what makes SWE Studio different. A new creative joins, develops through structured learning, progresses through quality levels, and eventually works on major client projects. The pipeline is always growing — and so is the talent inside it.

Join the network

Apply and get assessed based on skill and potential.

Practice & develop

Mock projects, feedback, mentorship, and portfolio building.

Get evaluated

Progress through competency levels against SWE Studio standards.

Match with clients

Real projects matched to your expertise level and growing.

Build a career

Larger engagements, sustainable income, long-term opportunities.

Level One

Emerging

Talented but early. Access to mock projects, mentorship, and portfolio-building opportunities inside the network.

Level Two

Developing

Growing track record. Eligible for smaller paid client projects with close oversight and feedback.

Level Three

Established

Proven quality. Matched with larger client engagements and higher-value literary projects.

Services

Every service your
project needs.

We don't send you a list of names. We identify the right professional for your specific project, manage the process, and deliver work you're proud of.

Developmental editing
Line editing
Copy editing
Proofreading
Manuscript assessment
Editorial letter

Proofreading from ₦20,000 · Developmental editing from ₦50,000 · Pricing by word count. Full guide available below.

Book cover design
Interior layout & typesetting
Branding & visual identity
Graphic design
Marketing assets
Author website

Cover design from ₦40,000 · Formatting from ₦25,000 · Author website from ₦80,000

Book launch strategy
Social media management
Content writing
Email marketing
Campaign design
Promotional materials

Social media from ₦60,000/month · Email sequences from ₦50,000 · Campaign pricing on request

Publishing consultation
ISBN guidance
Print preparation
Self-publishing support
Project management
Distribution guidance

Available standalone or included in the Author Launch Package.

Ghostwriting
Illustration
Photography
Videography
Creative direction
Motion graphics

Ghostwriting from ₦350,000 · All other services quoted on request

Packages

Everything bundled.
Nothing left to figure out.

Manuscript

Manuscript Development

From ₦120,000

4–6 weeks · Priced by word count

Developmental editing
Line editing
Copy editing
Editorial letter with detailed feedback

Up to 50k words: ₦120,000 · 50–80k: ₦180,000 · 80–120k: ₦250,000

Get started

Most Complete

Author Launch Package

₦300,000

3–4 months · Full publication ready

Complete editing suite (developmental, line, copy, proofreading)
Professional cover design
Print & ebook formatting (PDF, EPUB, MOBI)
ISBN guidance
Author profile setup
Launch kit — social media graphics & templates
Marketing checklist

Pay in full: ₦285,000 (5% off) · 3-month plan: ₦100k × 3 · 4-month plan: ₦75k × 4

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Marketing

Author Growth & Marketing

₦250,000

6 weeks · For published authors

Brand & audience audit
60-day content strategy
15 social media posts + captions
4-email newsletter sequence
Sales funnel setup guide
1 strategy call

Full: ₦250,000 · 2 installments: ₦130,000 + ₦120,000

Get started

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Authors

From manuscript to published book — editing, design, formatting, and launch support.

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Publishers

Creative partners for your titles, campaigns, and publishing projects at scale.

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Organizations

Literary organizations, NGOs, cultural bodies, and educational institutions.

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Businesses

Brands that need literary-quality content, storytelling, and creative work.

For Clients

One point of contact.
The whole team behind it.

Tell us about your project. We identify the right professionals, build the team, manage communication and timelines, and deliver work you don't have to chase after.

50% deposit to begin · 50% on delivery · Installment plans available · Rush fee: +25%

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For Creatives

A career.
Not just a gig.

If you're an editor, designer, illustrator, writer, marketer, or any other creative professional — and you want to build a real career in Africa's literary space — SWE Studio is worth your time.

You don't need years of experience to apply. You need talent, commitment, and a willingness to grow. We'll take it from there.

Apply to Join the Network

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Editors

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Designers

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Writers

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Photographers

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Videographers

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Marketers

How to Apply

Four steps to joining the network.

Fill in the application

Tell us who you are, what you do, and share your portfolio or relevant work samples.

We review your application

We assess both your current skills and your potential. Experience level is not the only factor.

You're placed in the right level

Established creatives are matched with clients. Emerging creatives begin the development pathway.

Start working

Real projects, real feedback, real growth — inside a network that's invested in your career.

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The Community

Not ready to start
a project yet?

Our Discord is where readers, authors, and creatives come together — to talk books, share work, find collaborators, and grow inside Africa's literary world. It's free. It's active. And it's where a lot of great projects begin.

Join the Community on Discord

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Readers

Discover books, join reading discussions, and connect with people who take reading seriously.

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Authors

Share your work, get feedback, find your audience, and connect with creatives who can help.

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Creatives

Build relationships, find opportunities, and grow your presence in Africa's literary space.

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Free to join